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Tuesday, July 16
 

1:00pm CDT

Life after your USGS Career
Speakers
avatar for Robert Swanson

Robert Swanson

Central States Representative, USGS Retiree's Organization
Retired Director of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Nebraska Water Science Center [NEWSC).Swanson has forty years of experience in collecting, analyzing, and managing hydrologicdata and projects for the USGS. Represented the USGS on the Missouri River RecoveryImplementation Program... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Grand Ballroom B

1:00pm CDT

Analytics Across the Gages - How your hard-earned records get used (2024 Reboot!)
USGS is the largest provider of water information in the world, with over 8,600 active streamgages and more than 28,000 groundwater levels sites across the United States and outlying territories. 1,500 dedicated hydrologic technicians make these data possible. Just how many people see and access USGS water data? In this talk, we’ll explore 2024 analytics across USGS monitoring locations and through time, to uncover patterns, usage insights, and the most popular gages.
Speakers
avatar for Shawna Gregory

Shawna Gregory

Water Data for the Nation Product Owner
Shawna Gregory is a Product Owner for Water Data for the Nation, the primary access point for real-time and historical USGS water data and information. In this role, Shawna is leading a user-centered design approach to web-based delivery applications as the USGS is modernizing water... Read More →
avatar for Emily Read

Emily Read

Web Communications Branch Chief
Emily is the Chief of the Web Communications Branch for USGS Water Resources Mission Area. Emily's background is in environmental engineering and science. Interested in data, technology, organizational change, user experience, customer experience, data visualization, FAIR data, and... Read More →
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JZ

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Regency Ballroom C
  COMPUTER TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS

1:00pm CDT

An Update on the Next Generation Water Observing System
The Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) program is designed to enhance water observations in basins representative of major hydrologic regions of the U.S. to better support water availability assessments, management, and prediction. NGWOS will do so by providing high-resolution, real-time data on water quantity, quality, and use, as well as advance the development and application of new sensor technologies and remote sensing methods. This presentation will provide an update on the planning and implementation of monitoring in the NGWOS basins including basin selection, monitoring implementation, and research and development priorities.
Speakers
BP

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Midway 3+4
  LEADERSHIP, ANALYSIS

1:00pm CDT

Evaluation of Alternative Coatings for USGS Water-Quality Samplers
Each year, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) personnel collect approximately 52,000 water-quality samples from rivers and streams across the United States. Several samplers are employed by the USGS for water-quality sample collection in riverine environments. These samplers are coated with Plasti Dip® to protect the exterior of the sampler; however, Plasti Dip® is susceptible to fraying and wear, requiring maintenance. Alternative coatings were tested to determine if a different coating is better suited for the samplers. The alternative coatings included DuraCoat®, Raptor, and powder coating; a fifth option was bare metal. Samplers with different coatings were evaluated based on initial coating application, equipment-blank samples, a controlled-destruction test, blank-sample collection with worn samplers, maintenance and re-coating of samplers, and field-use and degradation tracking. The powder-coated sampler proved to be the top performer in each aspect of the study.
Speakers
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Alyssa Thornton

Supervisory Hydrologic Technician, U.S. Geological Survey

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Regency Ballroom B
  WATER QUALITY, ANALYSIS

1:00pm CDT

The 411 on Continuous Water-Quality (CWQ): Find out the latest on CWQ efforts, resources, and updates
The USGS Continuous Water-Quality community maintains a large network of real-time instruments. Throughout the country, the USGS is collecting over 6,000 continuous water-quality datasets at over 2,500 sites and measuring more than 8 water-quality parameters (temperature, specific conductance, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nitrate, chlorophyll, and Fluorescent Dissolved Organic Matter (fDOM)). Discover what CWQ resources are available for staff, who to contact with questions or suggestions, and what efforts are in progress. This is the 411 on Continuous Water Quality.
Speakers
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Kim Shaffer

Continuous Water Quality Lead for the Hydrologic Networks Branch, USGS
Kimberly Shaffer has a degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and has worked for the U.S. Geological Survey for the past 26 years. As a hydrologist, she has collected and published streamflow, water-quality, and water-use data. In 2021, Kim became the Continuous... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Regency Ballroom A
  WATER QUALITY, TIPS AND TRICKS

2:00pm CDT

Equipment Tracking in the Field with NOMS InTrac
Come learn about the latest in field equipment tracking! This presentation will introduce InTrac, a mobile-friendly and offline-capable application designed to unify instrument tracking efforts across the Water Enterprise. A product of the Network Operations Management System (NOMS) project, InTrac will allow you to update the status and location of your equipment with the scan of a barcode. Tune in to see a preview of the application and provide feedback about current and future features.
Speakers
avatar for Travis Adams

Travis Adams

Computer Scientist, USGS - SAWSC

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 5
  COMPUTER TOOLS, ANALYSIS

2:00pm CDT

Broadcasting Single Base RTK Corrections Over WiFi
This presentation will demonstrate how to set up an RTK base to broadcast GNSS corrections out over a static IP address. This method is useful when a realtime network is not available and field conditions are not conducive to traditional radio-link RTK base corrections. This presentation will also include a brief use case of how this method was used in tandem with satellite internet for use at a remote gaging station with no cellular coverage.
Speakers
DS

David Stillwell

Hydrographer, USGS

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 3+4
  GNSS/SURVEYING, TIPS AND TRICKS

2:00pm CDT

Data collection and management issues for the National Water Quality Network - Groundwater
This presentation will cover the essential issues for those involved in the groundwater sampling effort for the National Water Quality Network. Some field sampling issues will be discussed. However, the focus will be on the cycle of management and the importance of the steps needed to maintain the networks at optimal size, provide timely flow of data, and how the various forms and data provided by the sampling crews are used. The presentation will discuss these issues from the user's perspective so that the sampling crews have a better understanding of the essential steps to ensuring the health and longevity of the network to evaluate groundwater quality trends in the nation.
Speakers
BL

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 1+2
  GROUNDWATER, ANALYSIS

2:00pm CDT

Cellular Communications - Tips and Tricks
The use of cellular telemetry for DCP and Internet of Things (IoT) is increasing in the USGS. This presentations will give practical tips and tricks to enhance the success of your cellular installation.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Owens

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI
Dave Owens represents the Upper Midwest (UMid) Water Science Center in Madison, WI where he has worked as a hydro tech, project chief, lead IT specialist, operations manager and Innovation specialist for the last 34 years. He has extensive experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 6
  HIF & EQUIPMENT, TIPS AND TRICKS

2:00pm CDT

Areacomp3: General overview
A general overview of AreaComp3 software
Speakers
avatar for Erich Kessler

Erich Kessler

Erich Kessler is a hydrologist within the Western Data section of the Upper Midwest Water Science Center. He is a technical point of contact for all things surface water related within his center. On a daily basis, he performs various LDM tasks related to data collection, such as... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 11
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

2:00pm CDT

Business of Data Operations - Tools and workflows every Data Chief should know about funding gaging networks
One day you're using cool tools in the field, the next day you are a field office chief or data chief being asked to do the no fun business aspects of the job. Funding gaging networks is a complicated business including: gaging costs, cooperator negotiations, agreement signatures, accounting, and budgeting. The USGS WMA has several tools including Site Funding Tracking Application (SiFTA) to assist with and standardize these business operations. Several tools and workflows will be presented as a short introduction to managing the funding aspects of gage operations. Target audience is current and prospective field office chiefs / data chiefs and LDMs.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Reece

Brian Reece

Hydrologist, USGS
I currently work at Water Mission Area Headquarters in the Office of Planning and Programming living on the bridge between science and business.  I and a small team of data / physical scientists and business analysts do reporting on our USGS operations.  We facilitate the efficient... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 7
  LEADERSHIP, TIPS AND TRICKS

2:00pm CDT

DEIA
DEIA
Speakers
KB

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 9
  LEADERSHIP, LISTENING SESSION

2:00pm CDT

Exploring New Methods for Measuring Discharge Under Ice
The Colorado WSC is exploring new methods to calculate real time discharge under the ice which hopefully leads to safer and more accurate data collection. We are also looking at discrete discharge measurement techniques that require only a few holes to be drilled in the ice. Techniques include tracer measurements (i.e. salt dilution), and the PC method which only requires a stage-area rating and few holes drilled around the y-axis to record a maximum instream velocity with a current meter or ADCP, and in this case an upward looking ADVM and streamside edge computing.
Speakers
MN
avatar for Tony Trease
RS

Tuesday July 16, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 8
  SURFACE WATER, TIPS AND TRICKS

3:00pm CDT

NWIS Time-Series and Discrete Data Workflows
Come learn about the NWIS Time-Series and Discrete Data Workflows! This presentation on the NWIS Workflows Assessment and Improvement Project will show how the establishment of a "national consensus" workflow will help both the Water Science Centers and the NWIS Modernization program. Time-series workflows have recently been shared as standardized workflows capturing the "national consensus" workflow. Let's work together to find the "national consensus" workflow for discrete data. WSCs and YOU will benefit from Water Enterprise solutions that support more efficient, lean tools associated with "national consensus" workflows. NWIS Modernization will gain focus and energy behind key investments identified with the help from our WSCs and this project team.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Colombo

Mike Colombo

Hydrologist, USGS
Like many in the USGS, I began my career as a summer student learning stream gaging, discrete water-quality sampling, sediment sampling, and lake sampling. Upon completing graduate school, I continued with the USGS as a Hydrologist performing investigative, water-quality studies... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Midway 9
  COMPUTER TOOLS, LISTENING SESSION

3:00pm CDT

An examination of the LISST-ABS and turbidity pairing factors to improve continuous estimates of suspended-sediment concentration in rivers.
The LISST-ABS sensor, developed by Sequoia Scientific, was designed as an alternative to turbidimeters which rely on optical back scatter (OBS) for estimating suspended-sediment concentrations (SSCs) in surface waters. The acoustic backscatter sensor (ABS) emits an 8-megahertz (MHz) acoustic signal that returns to the sensor as backscatter, the intensity of which is directly translated to a sediment concentration. The relation between the signal and backscatter intensity is nearly constant beyond the Raleigh limit at 8 MHz for grain sizes larger than about 60 micrometers (µm; Agrawal and others, 2019). However, the ABS fails to accurately quantify concentrations containing large amounts of fine grains (< 60 µm). Therefore, a pairing factor is needed to predict SSC more accurately for systems transporting large amounts of grains
Speakers
avatar for Caleb Van Zante

Caleb Van Zante

Hydrologist, USGS New Mexico Water Science Center

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Grand Ballroom C
  SEDIMENT, ANALYSIS

3:30pm CDT

3D Modeling and its Application in the Field
Using 3d modeling software such as fusion360 and sketchup we have been able to create cost effective prototypes and finished final products for a variety of uses. Using this software we have been able to design and manufacture items in house to decrease cost of production and more effectively demonstrate to collaborators how certain instrument installations work. In this presentation we will show the different detail levels of design and the endless possibilities that come with 3d modeling.


How 3D modeling software such as fusion360 or sketchup can be used for various field applications to improve quality of life, collaboration, and innovation while reducing costs. We can design and manufacture parts in house that are durable and cost effective.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Dellwo

Patrick Dellwo

Hydro Tech

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Midway 9
  COMPUTER TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS

3:30pm CDT

State of the Science for Sediment Acoustics
Acoustic instrumentation can be used to accurately and cost-effectively provide time-series and discrete estimates of suspended-sediment concentration, load, and sediment particle sizes, which are essential for creating informed solutions to many sediment-related environmental, engineering, and land management concerns. Historically, scientists have developed relations between suspended sediment characteristics and other parameters, most commonly measured streamflow, to estimate sediment information when physical sediment samples can’t be collected. Approaches using streamflow can have substantial accuracy limitations because of hysteresis effects, however. As a result, the use of more direct surrogate methods such as acoustic methods have become increasingly important. Interagency efforts in recent years have advanced the testing, methods development, operational guidelines, and training on acoustic methods for measuring suspended sediment. Scientists and technicians interested in using these methods are faced with many decisions on type of application and deployment: horizontal profiling, vertical profiling, or point acoustic instruments; single or multi-frequency instruments; continuous or discrete sediment measurements; and fixed or mobile instrument deployments. To promote cost effective, accurate, and high-resolution fluvial sediment data for the Nation, the interagency Sediment Acoustic Leadership Team (SALT) develops technical guidance and training for using acoustic instruments to measure aquatic sediment. Even though acoustic instrumentation has been used successfully to measure suspended-sediment characteristics through the world, some deployments have been unsuccessful because of limited technical guidance and selection of an inappropriate method. To guide decisions on method selection, the SALT has compiled the state of the science for the main types of acoustics-based suspended-sediment measurement methods in development, testing, and use, and has created a flowchart to guide method selection.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Diaz

Paul Diaz

Hydrologist, USGS

Tuesday July 16, 2024 3:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Grand Ballroom C
  SEDIMENT, ANALYSIS

4:00pm CDT

Camera Types for NIMS/HIVIS
This presentation will look at the different camera types used in the NIMS/HIVIS system. It will discuss strengths and weaknesses of each camera, general costs, power usage, etc of each camera type.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Owens

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI
Dave Owens represents the Upper Midwest (UMid) Water Science Center in Madison, WI where he has worked as a hydro tech, project chief, lead IT specialist, operations manager and Innovation specialist for the last 34 years. He has extensive experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers... Read More →

Tuesday July 16, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
Midway 3+4
  IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS
 
Wednesday, July 17
 

8:00am CDT

CQW Best Practices When Servicing a Sonde
Best practices for beginners in continuous water quality when performing a servicing on a multi-parameter sonde.
Speakers
avatar for Taylor Camper

Taylor Camper

Hydrologic Technician, USGS: Western WA Field Office
I have been with the Survey since 2017, the first 6 years with the VA-WV WSC and 1 year with the Western WA Field Office. During my career, I have worked primarily in QW, focused on continuous and discrete water-quality work. I have made plenty of mistakes, but they have all been... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Regency Ballroom A
  WATER QUALITY, TIPS AND TRICKS

8:00am CDT

NAAR Shark Tank Award Ceremony
Winner of NAAR Shark Tank will present their innovative idea.
Speakers
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Crystal Hammer

Supervisory Hydrologic Technician/Field Office Chief (Columbus, OH), U.S. Geological Survey

Wednesday July 17, 2024 8:00am - 8:50am CDT
Midway 5
  WATER USE, SHOW AND TELL

9:00am CDT

What’s new with the NOMS Water Data Exploration System (WADERS)?
This course will be of interest for field personnel across the Water Enterprise that have to daily QA/QC their real-time data. This product of the Network Operations Management System (NOMS) project is the planned replacement support tool for field personnel to use in lieu of NWISWeb for all sites, but particularly for sites coded with internal or cooperator-only access. This presentation will go over the latest improvements to WADERS based upon user feedback and look to gain additional user feedback for future releases.
Speakers
CC

Cary Carman

San Angelo, Texas, USGS
avatar for Chuck Hansen

Chuck Hansen

Hydrologist, USGS
Chuck Hansen is a Hydrologist with the California Water Science Center in Sacramento. He leadsa team of software and hardware engineers focusing on remote sensing and data delivery.
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Colin Keating

Physical Scientist, USGS California WSC
Colin joined the USGS in 2021 as a software developer and has contributed to numerous data dissemination and mapping products including the National Water Dashboard-internal and WADERS.
JM

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Grand Ballroom C
  COMPUTER TOOLS, ANALYSIS

9:00am CDT

HWM Data Collection and STN
Tips and tricks to HWM data collection in various environments. The presentation will go into detail on HWM preservation, collection and documentation.
Speakers
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William Capurso

William Capurso received a M.S. in Environmental Studies from Long Island University, C.W. Post and a B.A. in Natural Science and Math with a concentration in Chemistry from Dowling College. William started his career with the USGS in 2004 and has over 19 years of experience leading... Read More →
DS

David Stillwell

Hydrographer, USGS

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 1+2
  GNSS/SURVEYING, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

Discharge Measurements in Difficult Conditions
Planning and prep tips to improve data collection during high flow events.
Speakers
GW

Garret Welsh

Garret began his career with the USGS as a student in the Iowa City, IA office in 2009 before joining on as a full time hydro tech after completing his studies. In 2015 he transferred to the Mounds View, MN office.   He is a member of the Hydroacoustics Workgroup (HaWG) and spends... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 7
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

Qrev: Whats new
An overview of new and coming features in QRev software.
Speakers
MR

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 6
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

Introduction to Camera Usage in USGS Monitoring Networks
This presentation will be an introduction for those interested in using cameras in their monitoring networks. Applications for imagery, site considerations, selecting a camera system, and a NIMS/HIVIS overview will be discussed with examples from VA/WV WSC and other USGS stations. An emphasis will be on Vivotek network camera and Sierra Wireless modem systems and game/trail cameras. We will also discuss how to add cameras and batch upload images in NIMS Admin Console for control monitoring or other useful applications.
Speakers
avatar for Chelsea Vande Pol

Chelsea Vande Pol

Hydrologic Technician, USGS

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 9
  IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

Annual Peak Explorer
The USGS has over 100 years of peaks at stream gages. Now we can see how peaks compare on a map! Amy will demo the script and graphics, with various options for dates, qualifiers, and drainage area.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Simonson

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 10
  SURFACE WATER, ANALYSIS

9:00am CDT

Modernization of surface water station mapping of vertical control points
This presentation covers a web application to quickly and easily create/access accurate maps of station vertical control points. The purpose of creating these maps is to expedite locating these points during levels and prevent issues caused by mixing up points. These maps can be easily accessed using QR codes that can be printed onto stickers placed on the inside of a gage house or added to the station paperwork.
Speakers
NP

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 5
  SURFACE WATER, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

The National Flood Plan
An overview of the 2024 USGS National Flood Plan, which serves to document the National level perspective of the organizational framework, decision processes, resources, and responsibilities of riverine flood response.
Speakers
avatar for Karl Winters

Karl Winters

National Flood Coordinator, USGS
Karl serves as the National Flood Coordinator, and a Surface-Water Specialist in the Hydrologic Networks Branch. He provides operational support and coordination of USGS flood response, as well as training and support for flood documentation and modeling, and computation of streamflow... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 8
  SURFACE WATER, ANALYSIS

10:00am CDT

ADCP Mid-Section Measurements – The Azimuth Method
A review of the theory, setup, common issues, and best practices in the use of the azimuth method for Acoustic Doppler Current Meters (ADCPs) during Mid-Section Measurements. The mid-section method for discharge computations using ADCPs is a useful tool for collecting discharge measurements when moving boat measurements are not possible or are extremely poor due to issues with bottom tracking, moving bed, river traffic, cable-car measurements, and ice measurements, or as an option for check measurements. The Azimuth Method utilizes the ADCP’s internal compass and a fixed Tagline Azimuth to calculate flow during stationing. This talk discusses common issues associated with tagline azimuths, compass calibration best practices, and differences between Sontek and RDI software. With knowledge of best practices as well as common errors encountered while utilizing the azimuth method, mid-section measurements can be produced with greater confidence while minimizing measurement uncertainty.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Granger

Thomas Granger

Hydrologic Technician, USGS - SAWSC
Thomas is a hydrologic technician with SAWSC, in the Asheville Field Office. Previously, he has worked on riparian surveys in the high elevation Sierras in California and Western Colorado, along with extensive time conducting aquatic ecology surveys via airboat and helicopter in the... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Midway 11
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

10:00am CDT

Hydroacoustic Resources
Overview of resoures avaliable to assist with Hydroacoustic issues and equipment
Speakers
GW

Garret Welsh

Garret began his career with the USGS as a student in the Iowa City, IA office in 2009 before joining on as a full time hydro tech after completing his studies. In 2015 he transferred to the Mounds View, MN office.   He is a member of the Hydroacoustics Workgroup (HaWG) and spends... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Midway 1+2
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

10:00am CDT

Using Flowtracker2 for Water Temperature Cross Sections
Showing how to use flowtracker2 acoustic data to get a water temperature cross section at a site and looking at the data with the examples.
Speakers
avatar for Diana Phillips

Diana Phillips

Hydrologist, USGS NYWSC
Diana Phillips has a Bachelor of Science in both Environmental Science with a specialization in Sustainability Science and Policy and in Criminal Justice from the University at Albany, SUNY. Diana has a range of streamgaging experience including surface water, groundwater, water quality... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  WATER QUALITY, TIPS AND TRICKS

10:00am CDT

Water Temperature Monitoring in the Illinois River Basin
Temperature is a principal driver for a variety of in-stream processes including but not limited to biotic activities, chemical reactions, and changes in fluid properties. Additionally, changes in precipitation patterns, snow cover, stream shading, groundwater inputs, and air temperature are driving factors for stream temperatures. The Illinois River Basin supports a variety of uses such as wildlife habitat, power generation, and recreation. Higher in-stream temperatures can lead to harmful algal blooms and other biological and chemical extremes that can cause diminished or toxic habitat for wildlife and limit the human use of streams and rivers within the Illinois River Basin.

As part of the Next Generation Water Observing System (NGWOS) project in the Illinois River Basin paired air and water temperature probes were deployed at 34 sites in 4 major tributaries to the Illinois River and includes monitoring upstream and downstream of 3 reservoirs. This broad spatial distribution using relatively low-cost temperature probes will provide a dataset that could be used to inform numerous research questions across disciplines and agencies.

The objective of this effort is two-fold: (1) to assess the effects of different environmental factors on temperature dynamics in surface water and, (2) to quantify the effect of reservoirs on stream temperature in reaches downstream of a dam. Specifically, what are the major drivers for stream temperatures within the Illinois River Basin and how do these drivers change seasonally or geographically within the basin.
Speakers
LG
LS
avatar for Lydia Shotton

Lydia Shotton

Hydrologic Technician, USGS CMWSC

Wednesday July 17, 2024 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Regency Ballroom A
  WATER QUALITY, ANALYSIS

3:00pm CDT

RESCUE- Real-time Emergency System for Checking in and Updating Entries
We designed an application through power apps that will provide a more accurate account of those in a given facility. This new facility check-in will provide detailed information of staff and visitors present in a facility in the event of an emergency.
Speakers
avatar for Ayelet Delascagigas

Ayelet Delascagigas

CAWSC Field Safety Coordinator, USGS
Ayelet has been with the USGS since 2015 working as a Hydro tech with the CAWSC Bio Geo Chemistry. Her work focused on surface water quality issues and food web dynamics throughout the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and San Francisco Bay. She has her Bachelors in biochemistry... Read More →
CW

Carlos Willis

IT Specialist, USGS
Interested in Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint things.
SA

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Midway 8
  SAFETY, TIPS AND TRICKS

3:00pm CDT

Preliminary Testing and Developments of the Next Generation Sampler: US-PD-21
Concerns over maintaining antiquated samplers and manufacturing techniques led to the determination that a new sampler design and production would be in the best interest of Federal Interagency Sedimentation Project (FISP) participating agencies (USGS, Bureau of Reclamation, Corps of Engineers, USDA). Applying current 3-D printing technology presents the possibility of producing one new generation sampler that could serve as both a depth- and point-integrating sampler. Components that would change the function of the sampler would be more economical to produce and reduce the cost of purchasing an entirely new sampler. 3-D printing materials will also allow many components of the sampler to be buoyant. This feature would improve recovery chances if the sampler head or parts were dropped in the water while working from a boat, therefore reducing replacement costs. Also, with sediment surrogate technology on the rise, a sampler designed to incorporate surrogate instrumentation would enhance sediment data-collection efforts.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Straub

Tim Straub

Field Support and Research to Operations Supervisor, Hydrologic Networks Branch, Observing Systems Division, WMA
MM

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  SEDIMENT, ANALYSIS

3:00pm CDT

External laboratory data: An example workflow using scripting and other tools for data management, evaluation, approval, and upload
The USGS frequently uses external laboratories for analyses of discrete water-quality samples. For example, if a cooperator is interested in a constituent that the National Water Quality Lab (NWQL) does not analyze, the project team may identify a suitable laboratory that performs this analysis. However, if an external lab is not contracted through the NWQL, specific data management and approval procedures must be considered. Use of a non-contracted external lab may require staff to upload sample results to the National Water Information System (NWIS), and possibly complete the USGS’s formal laboratory evaluation process (LEP).

In this presentation, we will show an example workflow describing data management, LEP document preparation, QA/QC evaluation, and uploading results to WDFN through the USGS batch data loader (BDL). This workflow was developed by the California WSC Biogeochemistry (BGC) Group and uses scripting in both Python and R, and a Tableau data visualization tool to manage and evaluate external laboratory data. These tools have helped us streamline our process, saving time and reducing transcription errors. We receive numerous data files from external laboratories, and this workflow has increased the efficiency of publishing our data in NWIS. Other Centers could likely incorporate the tools we developed into their own processes to further enhance workflows for evaluating and using external laboratories.
Speakers
avatar for Maura Uebner

Maura Uebner

Hydrologic Technician / LDM
I currently work as a Hydrologic Technician with the Biogeochemistry Group (BGC) in the CAWSC. BGC primarily works in the San Francisco Bay-Delta region, where we operate a network of ~20 continuous water quality monitoring sites, perform wide-area high-speed water quality mapping... Read More →

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Regency Ballroom B
  WATER QUALITY, TIPS AND TRICKS

3:30pm CDT

Image Velocimetry in New York - Initial Results and Accuracy
A first look at the data coming out of the 50 new image velocimetry gages in New York is presented, including initial impressions of issues and successes, and comparison to select concurrent conventional measurements
Speakers
CM

Christopher Macpherson

Hydrologist, USGS - NYWSC
I’ve been with the USGS for 10 years. I’m currently working on the NY camera expansion project and NGWOS groundwater/surface-water interactions in the Neversink River test bed. I like to explore cutting-edge technologies and thrive on unconventional problem-solving.
CG

Chris Grindle

Physical Scientist, USGS
Started in the USGS with the VA/WV WSC in 2016. Currently work for the NYWSC undertaking a large expansion of their Imagery Gage network. I enjoy trying to use new methods and technologies to provide more high quality and relevant data. My focuses are in gage construction, equipment... Read More →
EN

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Midway 8
  IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

3:30pm CDT

Top 5 Reasons Why Live Scope Sonar is Essential for Deploying Large Samplers in Large Rivers
Utilizing the newest sonar technology allows river sampling teams to greatly enhance their capability to view a sampler track during deployment. This essential tool allows the sampler operator to visualize in real-time, the ascending and descending location of the sampler throughout the water column. The active sonar screen information provides a clear side perspective of not only the position of the moving sampler, but upstream and downstream moving bed forms. During high water events which produce higher velocities, and increased depths, sampler cable payouts tend to differ from actual water depths due to drag on the tether cables and samplers. This unwanted effect can misinform operators of the sampler’s actual depth. Using Live Scope sonar technology greatly enhances an operator’s capability to deploy a sampler to precise depths and therefore avoiding unwanted bed contact or hazards.
Speakers
MM

Wednesday July 17, 2024 3:30pm - 3:50pm CDT
Midway 7
  SEDIMENT, ANALYSIS

4:00pm CDT

Datalogger and Camera setup for Situational Awareness and Image Velocimetry
Increasing value is being placed on Image-based data collection for both situational awareness and remote measurement. NY WSC is investigating various camera hardware that can be effectively controlled using a Campbell Scientific CR1000x datalogger. A combination of techniques are being evaluated including: image capture and transmission to HIVIS for situational awareness, video capture for the purposes of computing discharge with image velocimetry. As these setups are power-hungry, power budgets play a very significant role on the success of these approaches.
Speakers
avatar for Martyn Smith

Martyn Smith

Hydrologic Applied Innovations Lab (HAIL), US Geological Survey

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
Midway 8
  IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

4:00pm CDT

Building a flood detection and warning system using the internet-of-things
In response to the damage incurred due to recent extreme rainfall events, as well as the likely increasing frequency of such events due to global climate change, cities across the Nation are developing plans to prepare for future flash flood events. In 2021, the USGS, as part of the Next Generation Water Observing System, began installing a stormwater monitoring network in the cities of Madison, WI and Harwood Heights, IL. Part of this effort includes a vast network of LoRa-enabled sensors used to measure water levels in storm drains, pipes, and channels in areas that have a history of frequent flooding. While this effort was originally designed to facilitate calibration and validation of hydrologic models, it has since been revised to explore the potential to use this network as an early urban flood detection and warning system to city officials.

In the summer of 2023, multiple storm fronts passed through both Madison and Harwood Heights, creating flash flood events throughout the city. This presentation will highlight the performance of the flood detection and warning network for those events and highlight the advantages and disadvantages of using the internet-of-things compared to more traditional means of data collection and dissemination.
Speakers
avatar for Bill Selbig
JD

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
Midway 7
  SURFACE WATER, ANALYSIS

4:00pm CDT

Monitoring harmful algal blooms in two Colorado reservoirs using discrete and continuous water-quality sampling, and remote sensing
This information is intended for a presentation, rather than a training course.
Multiple techniques are being used in two Colorado reservoir systems (the Three Lakes System near Granby, Colorado, and Blue Mesa Reservoir near Gunnison, Colorado) to monitor Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs). The techniques are continuous monitoring of fluorescence of total chlorophyll and phycocyanin, discrete sampling for chlorophyll-a and algal taxonomy, and construction of satellite (Sentinel 2) models mapping chlorophyll-a concentrations. In the presentation we will compare the results of the different monitoring techniques with the timing of HABs in the reservoirs. The different techniques have different utility in each of the reservoirs and used in combination help track the occurrence of HABs throughout the ice-free season.
Speakers
KW
TC

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm CDT
Regency Ballroom A
  WATER QUALITY, ANALYSIS

4:30pm CDT

NGWOS Soil Moisture Sensing in the Delaware River Basin
As part of NGWOS efforts in the Delaware River Basin, a soil moisture sensing testbed was developed at a continuous records observation well, DE 723. Both proximal and in-situ sensors were installed utilizing both novel and traditional technologies. Likely the precursor to a soil moisture sensing techniques and methods (T&M), practices are being developed for calibration, installation, verification, and analysis. Over 100 time-series are being maintained and reviewed using AQ Time-Series. Beyond soil moisture content other time-series include meteorological parameters (i.e. solar flux, precipitation, wind speed, etc), cosmic ray neutron counts, and soil temperature. Discrete measurements used for verifying in-situ and proximal soil moisture sensors are also being made and include soil core grab samples, downhole nuclear magnetic resonance logs, and handheld soil moisture "check measurements". These efforts are advancing the USGS's ability to quantify water being stored in the soil zone, while also characterizing an underrepresented phase of the water cycle. Future work regarding computation of infiltration and recharge rates, prediction of streamflow responses, and quantification of drought conditions will all benefit from long-term soil moisture records established by the USGS.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Anzman

Patrick Anzman

Hydrologic Technician, USGS PAWSC
avatar for Mitchell Weaver

Mitchell Weaver

Hydrologist, PAWSC

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Midway 8
  GROUNDWATER, ANALYSIS

4:30pm CDT

Autonomous Vessels for Improved Consistency In Hydrologic Surveying
The California Water Science Center’s Estuarine Hydrodynamics team has been utilizing autonomous, un-crewed surface vessels (USVs) to conduct ADCP and bathymetric surveys throughout the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (the Delta). These vessels have become an invaluable tool. They reduce human-error by performing consistent, repeatable transects that have constant boat speeds, straight paths, and consistent starting and ending locations.
Using USVs certainly comes with some considerations. Users should consider transect locations (large, small, open, covered), navigational hazards (pilings, buoys, docks, debris, shipping lanes), sea and weather conditions (wind chop), potential for compass interference, and power.
After these considerations, the use of USVs has improved data collection and increased efficiency allowing for multiple cross-sections simultaneously without extra personnel.
Speakers
TV

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Midway 7
  SURFACE WATER, ANALYSIS

4:30pm CDT

Replacing the Hach Nitratax: Preliminary Laboratory and Field results from the NT3 series.
The Hach Nitratax has been extensively used by the USGS to collect real-time nitrate concentrations in surface waters. The Nitratax has been replaced by the NT3 series creating uncertainty about data quality and comparability to existing nitrate data. Preliminary results from laboratory and field testing the NT3 series will be shown.
Speakers
avatar for Colin Peake

Colin Peake

Physical Scientist, USGS - CMWSC
I’m into all things continuous water quality! Expert in nutrient sensor technologies.

Wednesday July 17, 2024 4:30pm - 4:50pm CDT
Regency Ballroom A
  WATER QUALITY, ANALYSIS
 
Thursday, July 18
 

8:00am CDT

Running Levels with a Total Station - Results and Lessons Learned from the CAWSC
The CAWSC has been using total stations for the past several years to run levels at a number of challenging sites. This presentation will discuss some of the pros and cons of using a total station as well as recommendations for optimizing vertical accuracy.
Speakers
JK

Jeff Kitchen

Surface Water Specialists, USGS
I'm the surface water specialist of the CAWSC data program. I have extensive experience with records computation and rating development as well as indirect survey methods.

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Midway 1+2
  GNSS/SURVEYING, TIPS AND TRICKS

8:00am CDT

USGS Water Use Data Management Function Part 1
The Water Use Data Management Function provides support for water-use data acquisition, review, management, and storage for Water Enterprise water-use data needs. This support includes developing or contributing to water use related policies, technical memos, training, and data review tools. This presentation will give an overview of the Water Use Data Management Function activities; provide an overview of water-use data available to USGS studies and how to access these data; and highlight several national and local water use projects.
Speakers
CD

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  WATER USE, TIPS AND TRICKS

8:30am CDT

USGS Water Use Data System (WUDS) Part 2
The Water Use Data System (WUDS) is the replacement for the current Site-Specific Water Use Data System (SWUDS) database and is being developed under the NWIS Modernization effort. WUDS is planned for release by the end of September 2024, and will include retrieval access to the full Monitoring Location Registry contents and the modernized Permit and Other Identifier tables, as well as all water-use specific data from SWUDS. Batch input will support all water-use data, permits, and other identifiers.

This demo will go over the retrieval and batch-entry workflows and discuss a few of the changes from SWUDS to WUDS.
Speakers
CD
NB

Thursday July 18, 2024 8:30am - 8:50am CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  WATER USE, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

Hydoacoustics: A year in review
A summary of all hydroacoustics measurements made in WY23.
Speakers
MR

Thursday July 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 6
  HYDROACOUSTICS, ANALYSIS

9:00am CDT

RIVRS: Index Velocity Deployment Planning
There are many factors that go into producing accurate discharge at an Index Velocity gage. Before data collection begins, the gage location needs to be established and a velocity meter installed. What frequency meter should you use? Should the meter be uplooking or side looking? Where in the water column should the meter be mounted? During this talk we will discuss the various deployment options, what site reconnaissance data needs to be collected, and how to plan for successful data collect.
Speakers
avatar for Travis Knight

Travis Knight

Hydrologist, USGS-HNB

Thursday July 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 5
  HYDROACOUSTICS, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

Goal Setting to Achieve Your Dreams!
How do I write an Individual Development Plan (IDP)? How do I discuss my career aspirations with my supervisor? This talk will cover how you can use SMART objectives to inform your IDP. Along the way, we'll discuss strategies to have an effective discussion with your supervisor about your career goals and how to solicit their feedback to help you achieve your dreams.
Speakers
MR

Thursday July 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Midway 9
  LEADERSHIP, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

Considerations for Deploying the YSI EXO in Long-Term Deployments
Considerations for deploying and working with the YSI EXO sonde.
Speakers
avatar for Taylor Camper

Taylor Camper

Hydrologic Technician, USGS: Western WA Field Office
I have been with the Survey since 2017, the first 6 years with the VA-WV WSC and 1 year with the Western WA Field Office. During my career, I have worked primarily in QW, focused on continuous and discrete water-quality work. I have made plenty of mistakes, but they have all been... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Regency Ballroom A
  WATER QUALITY, TIPS AND TRICKS

9:00am CDT

USGS National Water Quality Network (NWQN-SW): Overview on collection and reporting
Understanding the water quality of U.S. streams and rivers requires consistent data collection and analysis over decades. The U.S. Geological Survey’s National Water Quality Network (NWQN) was established to facilitate national-scale understanding of surface-water quality conditions through the collection of comparable data in large rivers and small streams in different geographic and land-use settings. Data collected by the NWQN support the needs of Federal, State and local stakeholders tasked with managing our Nation’s water resources. This talk will provide an overview of the history of national-scale, surface-water quality monitoring in the USGS, current network objectives and scope, data collection and reporting methods, sampling resources as well as published products utilizing NWQN data.
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Riskin

Melissa Riskin

National Water Quality Network Coordinator

Thursday July 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Regency Ballroom B
  WATER QUALITY, ANALYSIS

9:00am CDT

Water Use Toolkit: Data Entry and Status Tools Part 3
This presentation will demonstrate the Data Entry and Status tools of the Water Use Toolkit. State agency reported water-use data are provided to USGS staff in many formats. To improve efficiency in entry of data into USGS site-specific water use databases, the Data Entry tool uses several crosswalk tables and translates the state agency provided data into USGS input template format.

The Status tool was developed to allow USGS staff to easily find out what data are in the USGS site-specific water use databases. This tool provides graphs, maps, and counts of the number of water use sites and the category of water use, and the number of monthly and annual data values for the country and by state. A Tableau dashboard allows users to filter by date, category, and state, and is useful for identifying available water-use data for studies with different spatial and temporal extents.

The Water Use Toolkit is a new USGS multiple component tool that was designed to improve efficiency in entering site-specific water-use data, avoid duplication of sites, and provide graphical interfaces for reviewing water quantity data in USGS databases.
Speakers
MS

Malia Scott

Hydrologist, USGS
SS
CD

Thursday July 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  WATER USE, TIPS AND TRICKS

10:00am CDT

Water Use Toolkit: Site Comparison Tool part 4
This presentation will demonstrate the Site Comparison tool of the Water Use Toolkit. Each year, USGS staff create and enter large numbers of new water use sites in order to enter site-specific water use data into USGS databases. Limited site information from the source agency can make it difficult to determine if a site already exists in USGS databases. The Site Comparison tool was developed to compare source agency information with current NWIS site information. The tool allows the user to select different data components for comparison, such as name, latitude and longitude, etc. and outputs a likely match score table for the user to evaluate. This tool also has application to any new site creation in NWIS, not just water use sites.

The Water Use Toolkit is a new USGS multiple component tool that was designed to improve efficiency in entering site-specific water-use data, avoid duplication of sites, and provide graphical interfaces for reviewing water quantity data in USGS databases.
Speakers
MS

Malia Scott

Hydrologist, USGS
CD

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:20am CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  WATER USE, TIPS AND TRICKS

10:30am CDT

Water Use Toolkit: Data Review and Outlier Detection tool (part 5)
This presentation will demonstrate the Data Review and Outlier Detection tool of the Water Use Toolkit. State agency reported water-use data often contain erroneous data and outliers, and current USGS water use databases do not have graphical user interfaces for easily reviewing these data. The Data Review and Outlier Detection tool of the Water Use Toolkit allows USGS staff to interactively review time series plots of annual and monthly water-use data, and provides the users a .csv file of potential outliers and data anomalies. The Water Use Toolkit is a new USGS multiple component tool that was designed to improve efficiency in entering site-specific water-use data, avoid duplication of sites, and provide graphical interfaces for reviewing water quantity data in USGS databases.
Speakers
SS

Thursday July 18, 2024 10:30am - 10:50am CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  WATER USE, TIPS AND TRICKS

11:00am CDT

SAWSC Women in Science: An Overview
This presentation will provide an overview of the history and development of the SAWSC Women in Science Group. We will highlight what the group has accomplished and present short- and long-term goals for the future. Our hope is to reach anyone who is interested in beginning or is part of a group like this one in their own Center.
Speakers
SL

Sarina Little

Hydrologic Technician, USGS
LC

Lara Chapman

Hydrologic Technician, United States Geological Survey

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
Midway 9
  LEADERSHIP, ANALYSIS

11:00am CDT

Salt Dilution Discharge Measurements: A viability test in utilizing on-hand conductivity probes to collect stream discharge measurements
The NYWSC Observing Systems Division Troy office is testing the use of on-hand conductivity probes to measure stream discharge utilizing salt dilution methodology. Salt dilution is a well-researched technique in academic fields but thus far has not been widely used within the USGS. Currently, USGS offices in the Southeast Region are testing the use of specialized systems that have demonstrated accuracy but may pose a financial barrier to their wider adoption. By utilizing conductivity probes that may be readily available to hydrographers these financial barriers can be circumnavigated while maintaining accuracy. Demonstrating that on-hand equipment can be used to make reliable salt dilution measurements adds an accessible tool for hydrographers to collect the highest quality data at sites and conditions where traditional methods fall short.
Speakers
KB

Kaylie Butts

Hydro Tech

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
Midway 7
  SURFACE WATER, ANALYSIS

11:00am CDT

The latest features in DSET and plans for the future
This will be an overview of the Discrete Samples Extensibility Tools (DSET), any updates made since version 1.0.0, and some insights into feature updates that are in the works.
Speakers
DR

Dave Rus

Product owner of the Batch Data Loader and Water Quality Review (AQS tools)Member of the QWILS teamWater Quality Specialist at Nebraska WSC

Thursday July 18, 2024 11:00am - 11:20am CDT
Regency Ballroom B
  WATER QUALITY, ANALYSIS

1:00pm CDT

Physical Installation of NIMS/HIVIS cameras
This presentation will look at different camera mounting systems, tools used for installation, termination of ethernet cables and use of POE injectors.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Owens

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI
Dave Owens represents the Upper Midwest (UMid) Water Science Center in Madison, WI where he has worked as a hydro tech, project chief, lead IT specialist, operations manager and Innovation specialist for the last 34 years. He has extensive experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Midway 5
  IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, TIPS AND TRICKS

1:00pm CDT

FEMA Mission-Assigned Inland Flood Response along the Missouri and Arkansas Rivers – A 2019 Retrospective
This discussion will introduce a brief walk-through of the FEMA MA process, along with planning and execution of HWM collection and engagement within incident command centers.
Speakers
PR

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  SURFACE WATER, ANALYSIS

1:30pm CDT

Why are Real Time Cameras Important
Camera imagery can help describe conditions that can't be measured by traditional sensors. Real time cameras help USGS employees, first responders and the public to make decisions about conditions at the site before going to the site which can enhance efficiency and improve safety.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Owens

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI
Dave Owens represents the Upper Midwest (UMid) Water Science Center in Madison, WI where he has worked as a hydro tech, project chief, lead IT specialist, operations manager and Innovation specialist for the last 34 years. He has extensive experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:30pm - 1:50pm CDT
Midway 5
  IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS

1:30pm CDT

Evapotranspiration and the new Li-Cor 710
Evapotranspiration (ET) is the largest flux in the water balance after precipitation. Direct measurements of ET using micrometeorology and eddy covariance are expensive and require a lot of staff time for station maintenance and data processing making it cost-prohibitive for the USGS. Last fall, Li-Cor introduced the LI-710 as a simpler and more economical one-dimension ET sensor. Through the Next-Generation Water Observing Systems R&D program, the USGS and Desert Research Institute have been evaluating the LI-710 against traditional eddy covariance measurements. The presentation and demonstration will highlight some of our current results and provide hands-on look at the sensor.
Speakers
avatar for Todd Caldwell

Todd Caldwell

Research Hydrologist, U.S. Geological Survey

Thursday July 18, 2024 1:30pm - 1:50pm CDT
Grand Ballroom A
  WATER USE, ANALYSIS

2:00pm CDT

SHARE-DLS, an advanced datalogger and script programming depot.
A presentation on the Datalogger scripts and programming depot. Where a repository of scripts and training material for programming of dataloggers and wiring of complex gage structures to support the custom programming.

Use the Script tracker 9000 and discover scripts and code that can make your field data a breeze. 

USGS Internal SharePoint: Script Tracker 9000



Speakers
avatar for Travis Knight

Travis Knight

Hydrologist, USGS-HNB
avatar for Bryce McClenney

Bryce McClenney

hydro tech, USGS-South Atlantic
I am presenting on both the GNSS and Storm Response tracks. I have been involved with both GNSS and storm response campaigns all over the country and hope to convey some of my lessons learned as well as learn from others.
avatar for Bryce Redinger

Bryce Redinger

Hydro Tech, USGS
I am a HydroTech out of the Carson City, NV office. I have been working for the USGS for just over 16 years. I have a passion for design and development of equipment and teaching. I am the training coordinator for the state of Nevada, and stream gage remote locations in Nevada as... Read More →


Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Grand Ballroom B
  COMPUTER TOOLS, TIPS AND TRICKS

2:00pm CDT

A brief history of underwater sound
A lighthearted and interesting talk on the origins of underwater sound, a brief history over the years, and ties to modern hydroacoustics.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Boldt

Justin Boldt

Hydrologist, USGS

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 6
  HYDROACOUSTICS, ANALYSIS

2:00pm CDT

Using AirVantage with Sierra Wireless RV50, RV50X and RV55 cellular modems
Cellular telemetry is getting wider use throughout the USGS. AirVantage is a tool that can be used to manage and troubleshoot Sierra Wireless cellular modems/gateways. This presentation will show some of the tools available in the AirVantage dashboard. Anyone using Sierra Wireless modems (RV50, RV50X, RV55 and LX60) should have access to AirVantage.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Owens

Dave Owens

UMid WSC - Madison WI
Dave Owens represents the Upper Midwest (UMid) Water Science Center in Madison, WI where he has worked as a hydro tech, project chief, lead IT specialist, operations manager and Innovation specialist for the last 34 years. He has extensive experience with Campbell Scientific dataloggers... Read More →

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 5
  IMAGING/REMOTE SENSING, TIPS AND TRICKS

2:00pm CDT

Federal Priority Network Open Season Results
This presentation will present initial results of the recent Federal Priority Streamgage (FPS) Network Open Season, with a first look at the new network design of eligible locations based upon discussions from multiple federal partners.
Speakers
avatar for Brian McCallum

Brian McCallum

National Streamgage Network Coordinator, USGS-WMA-OSD
Brian McCallum is currently the National Streamgage Network Coordinator within the USGS Water Mission Area, Observing Systems Division. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelors (1991) and master’s degrees (1992) in civil engineering. He started full-time... Read More →
avatar for Cory Angeroth

Cory Angeroth

Deputy Portfolio CoordinatorWater Observing Systems PortfolioHave worked most of my career on Center and National level data collection programs and projects.

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 8
  LEADERSHIP, ANALYSIS

2:00pm CDT

Qualitative assessment tools for Salt Dilution measurements using on hand conductivity probes and tips for Aquarius/Archival uploading
Unlike more established discharge methodology, salt dilution discharge measurements using on hand conductivity probes do not currently have a quantitative calculation of uncertainty. This leaves technicians and reviewers to assess the uncertainty qualitatively. Looking at aspects such as probe selection, calibration factor, pulse shape, and start/end time bias these easy tools can aid in the assessment of a salt dilution measurement. From there, proper uploading to Aquarius and archiving allow for future reviews to have pertinent information and feel confident in the use of the measurements going forward.
Speakers
KB

Kaylie Butts

Hydro Tech

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Midway 3+4
  SURFACE WATER, TIPS AND TRICKS

2:00pm CDT

Overview of the National Atmospheric Deposition Program
The USGS-National Atmospheric Deposition Program (NADP) has been an NADP partner agency since 1981. USGS is one of many Federal and State agencies of the National Trends Network (NTN) and provides funding for 82 out of a total of 263 NTN sites, the largest Federal funding contributor of all participating agencies. Weekly precipitation samples are collected and shipped to a central laboratory that analyzes the amount and type of atmospheric constituents in the precipitation sample. The NTN provides scientists, resource managers, and policymakers with long-term, high-quality atmospheric deposition data used to support research and decision-making in the areas of air quality, water quality, agricultural effects, forest productivity, materials effects, ecosystem studies, watershed studies, and human health.
Speakers
RM

Ryan McCammon

USGS-NADP Coordinator

Thursday July 18, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Regency Ballroom B
  WATER QUALITY, ANALYSIS
 
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